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Pediatrician – U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy
  • Camp Lejeune, NC
  • $247,883–$291,461 Per Year
1 day ago

Job Description

Starting Annual Compensation: $247,883 – $291,461

Make a lasting impact by providing top-quality care to the children of service members. This is a unique opportunity to serve your country while advancing your career in a purpose-driven environment with outstanding benefits.

Position Highlights

  • $400,000 Accession Bonus
  • $43,000 Specialty Incentive Pay
  • $8,000 Board Certification Pay
  • CME Allowance
  • Exceptional Benefits – including retirement, 30 days of PTO, and more
  • 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave – plus additional convalescent leave if needed
  • Forever GI Bill – 36 months of education benefits, including full tuition, housing allowance, and a $1,000 yearly book stipend (for you or your dependents)
  • No Billing Worries – full coverage of patient care, no insurance hassles

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pediatric care — from preventive medicine and vaccinations to diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries. You’ll support the growth, health, and well-being of children in both clinical and operational Navy settings, directly contributing to the readiness and resilience of military families.

Potential Practice Locations

  • California
  • Florida
  • Virginia
  • Maryland
  • Washington
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Illinois
  • …and more.

Minimum Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited school (or ECFMG Certified)
  • Completion of an ACGME accredited pediatric residency (or in final year)
  • Board Certified / Board Eligible in Pediatrics (or in final year of residency)
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Between the ages of 21 and 57 (Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)

Numbers & Facts

LocationCamp Lejeune, NC
IndustryGovernment and Military
Salary$247,883–$291,461 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1775
Websitehttps://www.navy.com

Benefits

Professional Development, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

About Company

In America's Navy, opportunity is everywhere. Make a living as a rescue swimmer. Spend your days launching jets off aircraft carriers. Turn your problem-solving skills into cyberwarfare expertise. Bring humanitarian relief to victims of disaster. Wherever your passions lie, the most versatile branch of the military will forge your skills with state-of-the-art technology, collaborative mentorship and hands-on experience. Whether you choose full-time, Active Duty or part-time enlistment in the Navy Reserve, you can meet your professional goals and discover the pride of defending your nation alongside Sailors from across the country.And after all, it's not where the sea takes you, but who it makes you.

Start your journey at NAVY.COM

Skills

  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Pediatricsunmatched
  • Preventive Medicineunmatched
  • Retirement Planunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • United States Navy (USN)unmatched

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